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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07

WHEELING, WEST VA, October
IA desperate affair occurred at
Cameron, forty miles from this
place, at midnight last night, which
resulted in Town. Marshall John
Mckay being twice shot by S. W..
Marliug, and afterwards fatally
kicked and beaten by mob. Mar.
ling is a sewing machine agent, who
had been on a big drunk, and had
been put under arrest by the Mar.
shall. On the way to the lookup
Marling drew a revolver and open.
ed fire on the officer. When the
Marshall had received two wounds
and while he was lying on the
ground dozen or two of Markings
friends came up aud The wounded
man was beaten and kicked in u
terrible manner, his skull being
fractured. He cannot recover,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07

At GreenvllIe, Tenn, Saturday,
w. +. 4. Milburn, member of the
Legislature, shot and killed a
young man named William Ward.
The trouble grew out of a speech
made by Nilburn, in which he
charged that Wards mother was a
whiskey seller and jail bird.
A correspondent wants us to tell
him (which is the proper attitude
for fisherman, standing or sit.
ting" Neither, innocent one, ~.
ing is the only position 10 which he
feels perfectly at home.-State.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07

1t stated by northern papers
that Gen. Lees family Bible, stolen
by United States soldiers from
Arlington during the war, has
lately been restored by the Maine
soldier into whose possession it
fell. 1t contained records of the
Generals family for two centuries
past.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07
Terrific Cyclone.

CHICAGO, October IA Times
Charlotte, n. c., special says "The
citizens Of Clarion report that a cy.
clone passed over their section
Wednesday afternoon tearing
through the clouds like a big bal
loon dipping down and rising again,
carrying an eddying mass of fence
rails and tree limbs in its circling.
II looked like a big block funnel
and it whirIing around like a huge
top. 1t was about one hundred
feet above the surface of the earth
but would occasionally dip down,
wrench off tree tops aud sweep up
fences. The cyclone travelled at
the rate of thirty.fve miles an hour
and made tremendous roar. 1t
dipped down on the plantation of
Mr.. Alexander, tore up a number
OF peach and apple trees, took away
the roof of his house, and rising
again, disappeared in the direction
OF Philadelphia church. The skies
were overcast with heaving clouds,
among which a visible cOmmotion
was made as the black, funnel.
shaped mass tore its way through"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07

Strange that a man who cOnsid-
cred himself an apostle OF perfec.
ton should commit suicide, and
yet this is what an Ohio man did.
1t only goes to show that we may ex-
pect almost anything from an Ohio
man.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07
Clarke County Must PAY 10.

STANTON, VA, September co.
The Court OF Appeals to day affirm.
ed the decision of the Circuit Court
in the case of the Washington,
Ohio and Western railroad compa.
ny against Casenave and the coun.
ty is held liable for its $4,000 sub.
scription 20 the capital stock of the
old Alexandria, LOudon and Hamp.
ton railroad, the predecessor of the
Washington, Ohio and Western
railroad company, but the railroad
company, under its contract, must
indemnify the county, The sale of
the road is decreed.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07


Jeffrey Wilson, who died near
fredericksburg, Ohio, was born a
slave in Virginia in 1913, and had
entered on his 10Th year when he
died. He was a slave for ninety
two years. He had two wives. BY
the first he became the father of
eight children, three of whom are
living. the average of their ages be.
ing so years, the eldest being 81
and the Youngest 70 years. BY bis
second wife he had nine children,
six of whom are living, their aver.
age being so years, the eldest he.
ing So and the youngest Al. He
h a d seventy-six grandchildren,
thirteen great-graudchildren, and
one great-great-grandchild, his off.
spring extending through four gen.
erations, there being LOG SOULS
In his veins flowed the blood of
three races-white, negro and In-
dian-and to this fact is attributed
his longevity.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07

The Local Option Executive
Committee OF LOudoun county,
after full discussion, decided not to
nominate a temperance candidate
for the House of Delegates ; so also
did the Rockbridge Executive
Committee.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07

The State of Virginia has 1868
pensioners and received for the
quarter,June 3rd, 1887, Sl02, 1875.
The amount for the United States,
for the fiscal year ending Jnne 30,
1887, was s74,Sl5,4SG.S5.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07

Borrowing money Strengthens
the memory, but it is the memory
of the man who loans the money
and never sees it again.-Nec
Orleans PicaIMne.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07
LOO ACR E S |!

known as the Barr farm, in a good state Of
cultivation, situated about a half mile
east of town.
.Y-Terms easy, Call on or address
DR.. J. 5. IRWIN,
Woodstock, Va.
.S.-Persons knowing Themselves in
debted TO the firms Of irwin & Son, Irwin,
Bro. & Co.. and J. S. Irwin, must come
forward and settle their accounts before
the LIST Of November or they will be placed
IN the hands of a collector j. 5. !.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07
Six Dwellings,

nearly all new and la good condition, the
lots TO which comprise the entire square
bounded by Court. Church. Water and
High streets Also the half acre lot known
as the Old lanyard properly on Water
street, adjoining the property Of N. V.
French. Also the
NEW HOUSE AND ONE ACRE LOT
on the West SIDE of the railroad near the
depot and a valuable building lot adj
joining This one and containing four
acres. Also 23i acres, adjoining the lands
of Trout aud Others within half mile OF
to,Vu Also
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07

Virginia winter apples are scarce,
and are already selling high.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-10-07
CHEAP HOMES {!
THE MOST ATTRACTIVE AND vALUA-
BILE LOT OF REAL ESTATE EVER
OFFERED FOR SALE IN
WOODSTOCK.

II not bold privately bekre
WEDNESDAY. NOV. 30rn, 1851,
will offer at public sale, on that day, the
splendid lots and buildings near
the public square of the town
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

KANSAS with her /, lsi miles Of new track
leads all the other States In railroad build
ing this year.
MAYOR HEWITT Of New York objects to
the theories of Henry George because they
favor paternal government, and ''paternal
government means despotism.m
sESAToRELEcT LUCAS of Wet Virginia
will read poem at the annual convention
of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
to be held in Chicago October 10.
EX-CoSoREssMAS WADpELL OF North
Carolina will deliver the address at the
meeting of the Army OF Northern Virginia
to be held In Richmond, October 20.
THE St. Paul Globe, albeit near neigh.
Dor Of Ignatus Donnelly, says 1t is evident
that Mr.. Donnelly nor anybody else will
ever be able 10 settle the vexed question Of
the authorship OF shakspeare's plays.
WHEN in Egypt Sunset Cox shook hands
with Pharaoh, who died several thousand
years ago. Sunset does not say what conver-
sation passed, but we presume that he asked
Pharaoh II It was hot enough for him.
[Pittsburg Chronicle.
THE hustle OF Mrs. Dreyer, lady who
arrived In New York the other day from
Havre, was examined by customs inspec-
tress, and found to contain SIG yards OF rib
bon, 90 yards OF lace, A yards Of bead trim
mings and piece OF metal netting.
SAYS the Chicago Herald; "When Mrs,
Cleveland, with round, chubby face, was
in the nursery learning to walk, the city OF
Chicago was entertaining for the first time
a President OF The United States. 1t was
on the 9Th day Of September, 1856, and An.
drew johnson was the more or less honored
guest of the city,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
WASHINGTON. OCTOBER :, 1887
THE sovERsoRs WELCOME.


The demonstration TO Ex-Governor
Shepherd last evening transcribed In
magnitude and enthusiasm any display
of similar character ever before given
In honor Of private citizen, either at
the National Capital or elsewhere.
II was an ovation worthy of the man
and the occasion, not alone In the civic
and military parade, the brilliant pyro.
technics and the splendid music that
formed the set features OF the pro-
gramme, but In the unprecedented
outpouring of the people from all sec
tlons of the District.
A hundred thousand people, II is safe
10 say, witnessed the spectacle, and
more thousands than could possibly
press within hearing of the Governor s
voice packed the squares of the Avenue
and Fifteenth street, In the vicinity of
the reviewing stand, after the procession
had passed, TO get glimpse of the man,
in honoring whom the National Capital
so honored itself.
That Governor Shepherd profoundly
appreciated these evidences of popular
regard-this crowning vindication of
his administrative career-goes with.
out saying. With all his positive and
aggressive qualities of character, he 1:
man of tender and generous sensi
bilities and at times was well nigl
oyerpowered with emotion. 1t could
scarcely be otherwise. He had borne
for years the asperities of unjust crlti
cism. lie had left his native city
broken In fortune and wounded in
spirit. He had returned to behold a
transformation of public sentlment-to
he overwhelmed with plaudits instead
OF maledictions, TO find himself SET
right at last with the people In whose
behalf he had labored and sacrificed.
Henceforth he may have the assur.
ance that his name is honorably and
gratefully, as well as indlssolubly
lii ked with the growth and progress
of Americas magnificent Capital.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
Mis,n.cn for tie rre.ident.

Edward lIeinbuch, prominent member
Of the Blaine Club Of Cincinnati, Ohio, at
tended the Grand Army encampment at
st. Louis. The train on which he returned
home stopped at Connellsvllle, Ind, aud
Heinbuch stepped out TO get luOch. lie
Is a tall, heavy man, with dark moustache.
A crowd was assembled at the station wait
ing for President Clevelind's train. When
Heinbuch appeared somebody cried;
There's Cleveland" anl great cheer
went up. Heinbuch went into thu restaurant
and ate two boiled eggs, aud the crowd
stood outside and hurfahel. As the traln
moved OF Heinbuch stood ON the platform
Of one Of the car, and waved bis hat, while
the multitude cheered frantcally.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
UNREYEALED.
Iifn,s rnnl rift rn,nn.


And. To- UNDECIDED under foot We tread
The bloom that for us sweetness might nave
shed-
Before whose blessings we are blind and
dumb.
broad highways lead
Up from the fens OF darkness and despair.
Yet our poor faltorlng feet must stumble
there,
bleed.
our true friends reach
Strong hands 10 helpus DER the heights Of
pain;
Yet to our allen ears their cries are vain
We own them not-by glance or touch or
speech.
All me- when from our eyes
Some swift day rends the veil, yet all too late,
How shall We stand and mourn without the
gate,
wringing frail hands in impoteut surprisel
1.-The Open Court.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

GENERAL AND CRITICuLaR.

"Wby don't you fghtw asked a spectator
OF one of the puglllsts, who refused to leave
his corner.
"Wait minute, can't YEP I'm waitin'
fur de constable. He's iricnd OF mine,
and promised to walt for him so he could
see the scrap"
A bibulous acquaintance becomes
boozeem friend very frequently.
"Do you know that | can't see through
your editorials 2" said q subscriber to the
editor OF q country newspaper.
"Can't see through them'"
mo, SIR"
swell, that amt surprising"
"Why not ?"
"Because they're boiler plate"
$50 you want to be newspaper man. do
your" said the city editor.
"Yes, sir"
"Your last employer says that you are
very honest and truthful"
81 don't think ever told q lie, sir.n
"Well-er-don't you think you could
Learnt"
81 wonder II that story Is true about 81.
Patrick driving all the snakes out OF Ire
land" said Mr.. Swishem 10 his wife, as she
put another wet towel on his head.
81 don't know. Why do you ask ~
"Because don't know whether to 20 to
Ireland or sign the pledge"
While statesmen are providing
What their dear Columbia lacks,
Why don't they let tobacco be
And start II cabbage tax
"We've got to hustle now,' remarked
one bolt of b. and o. electricity to another.
~ don't see how can do any more work
than have been doing"
"Well, you'll find out how after Jay
Gould gets settled down to business" re.
piled the first bolt, as It slid into the oper.
ator's key and deftly twisted newspaper
| dispatch all ont Of shape.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

COMMISSIONER oBERLY is quite right in his
attempts TO put a stop TO organized partisan
activity among the Government clerks, and
especially TO the revival, under any form, of
the practice OF collecting money from public
employees to sustain political campaigns
New York World.
Judge Oberly will also be sus-
tained In his position by the other
Commissioners. The President will
take the same stand. They cannot do
otherwise and comply with the law.
But our Democratic friends should
yemember that Judge Oberly's being
right doesn't make the law right.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

THE police arrangements last even.
ing could not have been better, aud re.
fleet great credit upon Colonel Moore
and his force. 1t is troublesome
matter to keep a crowd of 75,9OO to
100000 people in place, but the officers
succeeded admirably. 1t was a very
well behaved crowd, however, and
took TO It's discipline good naturedly,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

HAVE the courage to-day, and ] do say in
the presence Of this meeting of the Grand
Army of tho Republic. that Grover Cleveland
is an honest man, pure man, TO whose skirts
no corruption belongs, and who intends to do
right according TO the best lights that God has
given him,-[Justice Miller at ST. Louis.
The above remark was made by JUS
tlce Miller of the Supreme Court of the
United States at the recent Grand Army
banquet In st. Louis. 1t Is to be ac-
cepted rs purely sincere and disinter-
ested tribute to the Presidents personal
worth and official honesty. Coming
from such source, 1t has all the weight
of a judicial decision.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

THOMAS j. FISHER q CO.,
1894 T street northwest.
T'OR RENT-3336 st n W (George-
II town., Broom brick, nearly new; rent
$40 per month. Call or inquire 435 9th 81 n 0.
DOR SALE OR RENT-New House
Il on Gales st, near 18th; good rooms; wa
ter, latrobe, gas, etc; $500; rent for sia.5O
key with owner, 701 10th st n Q.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
PROVISIONS.

CIRCLE MARK Ell. - Having Pur-
" chased the stock and goodwill of Circle
Market, corner of VI, ave. and l. st., we earn.
estly solicit the liberal patronage given our
predecessors, and, by making such additions
TO stock as the demand may require, with
livery of ORDERS hope 10 give satisfaction 10
all who patronze US. Respectfully
b. L. WILLETT a $. II. GWYNNE,
Successors 10 T. 3. Brooke d Co.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
EoR SALE

If sold within ten days can be had cheap.
1900 S st, 7rs, bath and all mod imps, hand
somely finished; $4,000.
Apply to
J.w. p. MYERS h SON,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

IN striking contrast with the snarl.
ing and malicious illusions of some of
the newspapers TO the Presidents trip
and his remarks along the way, the
Chicago Inter Occan, one of the lead.
ing Republican journals of the North.
west, says
President Cleveland Is trav ,llng over this
portion Of the country quietly and modestly
as any private citizen or public official might
do. lie Is not parading himself Ills
published remarks have been uniformly in
good taste; his progress has been quite free
from political turn or coloring, as far as OK.
ternal indications are concerned, and the
people and press of the Nation have united In
cordially receiving him and his party whof-
ever they have gone. President
Cleveland Il In high favor with his own party,
and all classes OF the people are dropping the
partisan to welcome the President.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
tBMK. CHARLES A. KRAUsE,

W. pAPERHANGER,
1923 New York ave, n W, wishes to inform his
friends and patrons that he has resumed bust
ness In his own name, having had satistac
tory settlement with his creditors
Mr.. Krause thanks his friends and patrons
for their former patronage, and sOllcits q
continuation of the same.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
tw1SPEClAL NOTICE.

VIII be sold at public sale TUESDAY, the
nth day of October. 1887. at 1880 O'Clock y. m,
IN front Of the premises, a desirable building
lot having three fronts situated on u street.
between sixth and seventh streets northeast.
of lot numbered nineteen (i9l, In square
eight hundred and siNty-soven (s67), having
depth of one hundred and thirty-six (l3j) feet
or more.
Terms of sale Ono-thlrd cash, balance in
six and twelve months.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
FOR RENT...HOUSES,


DOR RENT-BrIck House No. 3O22
Il T st, 12 rooms, IN !. newly fitted up; spe
cal terms to n yearly tenant.
W. RILEY DEEDLE. 1910 f st,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

BEToHE the 9TH OF March next there will be
a rumpus in the Democratic camp caused by
the search for another man; and another
will be found Cleveland has thought that
Governor NH was the only man In New York
he had 10 fear, but he has been mlsled. II IL
not that man, but another man, who IS slowly
emerging from the bushes. Weintend 10 men.
tion In day or two the name Of this man.
lie will DO the product of the great forces
that underlie and overcome the Democratic
party. He Is q representative man. He will
get away with Grover in New York, but we
think the Republicans can beat him. OF
course the Solid South may be counted upon
for anybody called Democrat. When we
name the man there will be no mystery
Cincinnati Commercial.Gazette.
But why doesn't our esteemed Ohio
contemporary name the man and break
the mystery Why keep the country
in condition Of narrowing suspense
An air of mystery runs through the
whole paragraph. 1t is tantaliziug to
have our curiosity thus piqued. Please
give us diagram speedily of this "pro
duct of the great forces that underlie
and overcome the Democratic party"
In his great act OF emerging from the
bushes" to "get away with Grover"
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

L'OR SALE-1OOS l1th st n W, De-
Il sirable 3.story brick residence of II
rooms, oil mod imps, price $1,000; particulars
on premises
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

EOR SALE-Bouses in East WASH
Il lngton, rented and paying good interest,
are offered for sale on reasonable terms by
L. CHAPEL,
Sg2 st n c.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

sw-GTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
k1S corner OF q and Gth SITS. =. W.. Rev.
Scott r. Hershey, pastor.-Prclching at II a.
m, and TIG n, m. every Sunday; seats free.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
FOR EXCHANGE.
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN In Sums Ranging
Nl from $500 to $4,000 on approved real
estate; no delay; charges reasonable.
JOHN SHERMAN n CO, 1857 st.
MONEY TO LOAN on Real Estate
Nl by WEST WASHINGTON REAL ES-
TATE AND BR0KERS' EXCHANGE, 1914
2sth st W. II. d. Rnfn. manager.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

In sums 10 suit at 0 per cent
Tho above II only small portion OF prop
erty on my books. For full list call at office
for bulletins Issued on lat and lbth
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
q sCHLEY,

Connected with I. A. Evans q Co., Boston;
z. L. Brewster d Co., Chicago; Corson q Ma
cartney, Washington; Warren & Quarles,
Richmond.
Private Wire Connections. Buy and sell
Stocks, Bonds and Miscellaneous Securities
on New York Stock Exchange.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

or Willing away his leisure hours In
clipping coupons, bears no share of the
burden, we fail to see 1t, and Mr., George
fails to demonstrate II.
Taxation, to be equitable, must be
distributed at fair valuation over all
classes of property, personal and real,
religious and secular, educational and
eleemosynary. The law should per
nit no loop holes Of escape or exemp.
tion. No citizen, no body of citizens,
no corporation, should ask for the re.
mission OF so plain duty as their
obligations to support the State.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

ToK sAIE-
Two very desirable brick houses on 1lth st,
near g.. RS. bathroom, cellar, bay-wlndow,
Sc; only s3,s0O each; easy terms.
A. p. PARDON, 1926 T st
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

DOR SALE-On New York Ave n W,
II beautiful 3.story press-brick house, 10
rooms, all frescoed. mod imps, with 2-story
brick stable In rear; price only sG,a5O
j. W. r. MYERS II SON,
lieS New York avo.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

I OsT-In Agricultural Grounds on
- Sunday last, Scotch terrier; answers
to the name Of Rats; tug No 2Sls; owners
name on collar, Reward II returned TO 902
East Capitol st
I OsT-Sunday slight, u Small Wallet,
IL containing money and Typographical
Union cards. on which was owners name on
10th Il o, East Capitol 81, 81 st n @, In going
TO or from church. Finder suitably rewarded
by leaving same nt GSl East Capitol st.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

EOR RENT-Two Large Communi-
Il eating rooms on the Sd floor, furnished
completely, or unfurnished for light house.
keeping; bath adjoining; low rent; location
good No 529 9th st n w
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

DOR sALE--An EIdridgo Sewing
~ machine; as good as new, with double
drawers; cost 500; having no use for IL any
longer will sell cheap for cash. Address El.
dtldgo Sewing Machlne; Critic Office,
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

nR, j. \. MCLEAN, Dentist,
~ 720 Fourteenth street n. W,
First-class work at moderate prices. Gold
and Amalgam Filling. Artificial Crowns per
manently attached 10 roots. Gold.lined Rub
ber Plates; satisfaction guaranteed. Gentle
treatment assured,
nR. DUKE, Dentist, 715 14th st n W.
~ Teeth extracted without pain, by aid
of local application prepared and used only
by me. Teeth filled 81 Perfect lifting sets
of artificial teeth, Operations guaranteed.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

EOR RENT-51. 10th st n W, Far
Il nlshed rooms; very centrally located;
convenient to Departments, dining rooms, all
car lines. leading hotels and theatres; gentle
men ONLY
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

EOR sALE-By s. e. LEWIS, Real
Il Estate, Loans and Insurance, 435 7th st
n w-One lot next to tho St,ckney Memorial
Chapel, 72xIOO feet, north side of p st, bet 18th
and 9th SITS W, See other sales In Saturdays
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

EOR RENT-035 IL st n w, Nicely
Il furnished rooms; southern eXposure; eX.
cellent neghborhood; convenient to cars and
Departments
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

I OSI-Mondny Morning, About 10
IA o'clock, on west side OF Third Il n W,
bet 4 81 and Pa ave cars, "A black embroidered
shoulder shawl, wrapped In newspaper. The
finder Will return same and receive reward ut
Critic Office
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
FOR REkT...nOOMS.

Tor RENT Large Sd story Front
Il room, furnished, including gas and heat;
suitable for / or gentlemen; board II pro
ferred, at 1895 Sth ST n W.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07

A bibulous acquaintance becomes q
booze-em friend very frequently.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
DENTISTRY,

nR. s. n. MASON, Dentist, Formerly
~ of 4l6 st, has removed his Office to 1901
Penna. ave-, corner 18th st. Cocaine and gas
giYen.
The Washington critic., 1887-10-07
FOR Als...MIsCELLANEOUs.

EOR sALE-Grocery and Provision
II store, with bar'roOm attached; lease
for three years and n half; no trouble To
obtain license; cheap for cash, Apply at cor
9Th and n sta y W